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Subject: Cornell University Library - Vacancy
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:41:21 -0500
From: Susan Balok <[log in to unmask]>
GIS/Spatial Data Librarian, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University
Albert R. Mann Library, one of 20 libraries in the Cornell University
Library system, is looking for a creative, energetic professional who
enjoys working in a lively and innovative work environment to serve as
the GIS/Spatial Data Librarian.
Cornell University provides excellent opportunities to develop and
enhance expertise in spatial data issues, both in practice and in the
classroom. Albert R. Mann Library provides innovative information
services for the 21st century and has achieved national renown for its
digital library. (http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu
<http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu/>) The Albert R. Mann Library's
collection of agricultural, life sciences and related social sciences
materials serves the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the
College of Human Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at
Cornell. Mann Library is considered to be the premier agricultural and
life science library within an academic institution in the United States
and has won several national awards. Our principal user population
numbers almost 10,000 and includes undergraduates, graduate students,
faculty, researchers, and staff. Mann Library is the second largest of
20 libraries that together constitute the Cornell University Library.
Responsibilities: The GIS/Spatial Data librarian will develop and
coordinate the spatial data services of the library, work with the
collection development division on resource identification, and other
public services librarians throughout the system on services for
researchers and students using geographic information systems software.
The library manages the Cornell University Geographic Information
Repository (CUGIR) http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu
<http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu/>, a National Spatial Data
Infrastructure Node. The GIS/Spatial Data Librarian coordinates the
work of the CUGIR team. As one of 8 librarians reporting to the Head of
Public Services, the GIS/Spatial Data librarian will also provide
quality reference service, one-on-one consulting, and instruction in
information management.
Requirements: M.L.S. or other relevant graduate degree. Demonstrated
knowledge and desire to develop expertise in GIS and spatial data
issues. Strong computing, communication, interpersonal, and
presentation skills, and commitment to professional development.
Desired: A working knowledge of common GIS software tools and web markup
languages (HTML, XML); subject knowledge or work experience in
agriculture, geography, life sciences, and/or social sciences. Helpful:
project management experience; familiarity with statistical tools and
techniques for data management and manipulation.
Application: Applications requested by March 15, 2004. Review of
applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is
filled. Salary and rank will be dependent upon qualifications and
experience. Apply online at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs - position
number: 01799.
Questions about the position may be directed to Kathy Chiang
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Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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Susan Balok
Library Administration
201 Olin Library
(607) 255-5181
(607) 255-6788 Fax
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